project architect

Colley Architects, P.C.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Future partnership

Paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Archinect is seeking a talented architect to lead projects from concept to construction administration in Blacksburg, VA. You will balance design, PM, and team leadership to deliver sustainable spaces on time and on budget.

The firm envisions long-term leaders with potential partnership or ownership opportunities, supporting professional development and licensure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in architecture with project management experience.
• Virginia architect license preferred or pursuing licensure.
• Proficient in Revit; strong knowledge of building codes and sustainability.
• Able to step into PM on small projects and contribute on larger ones.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects through all design and construction phases, managing schedules, budgets, and team resources.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and translate client visions into actionable plans.
• Conduct regular site visits, monitor progress, resolve on-site challenges, and ensure design intent and codes.
• Facilitate client meetings, workshops, and presentations to share proposals and gather feedback.
• Stay current on industry trends and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Architecture experience

PM readiness

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Client relations

Building codes

Sustainable design

Education

Virginia Architect License

Tools

Revit

Job description

the role

we are looking for a talented, motivated architect ready to lead projects through all phases from concept to construction administration. in this role, you will balance design expertise, project management, and team leadership to deliver high-quality, sustainable spaces on time and on budget.

we are also looking for long-term leaders, as this position offers a possible trajectory toward future partnership and/or ownership within the firm.

key responsibilities

• project leadership: oversee multiple projects through all design and construction phases, managing schedules, budgets, and team resources.

• collaboration & coordination: lead multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, contractors) and work directly with clients to translate their vision into actionable plans.

• site & design execution: conduct regular site visits, monitor progress, resolve on-site challenges, and ensure compliance with design intent and building codes.

• client engagement: facilitate client meetings, workshops, and presentations to share design proposals and incorporate feedback.

• culture & innovation: stay current on industry trends and bring a collaborative, continuous-improvement mindset to our office.

qualifications

• experience: 3–5 years in architecture with a track record of managing projects of varying scales.

• licensure: virginia architect license preferred, or actively on the path to licensure.

• technical & design proficiency: skilled in revit, with a strong background in building codes and sustainable design principles.

• pm readiness: comfortable stepping into a project manager role on smaller projects while contributing to production on larger ones.

• soft skills: exceptional communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills; a natural team motivator who builds great client relationships.

what we offer (benefits)

• growth: potential future partnership / ownership opportunities within the firm.

• compensation: 60,000 - 85,000 based on experience and qualifications plus paid time off (pto).

• development: full support for professional development, continuing education, and licensure.

• environment: a supportive, collaborative workplace that values community engagement and work-life balance.